Where's My Hug? by James Mayhew

Jake doesn’t want to give his mother a hug when he gets to school. All the other kids will think he’s a baby. But when Jake gets home, he finds that his mom has given his hug to his dad, who’s given it to the cat, who’s given it to a witch, and so on . . . Will Jake ever get his hug back? James Mayhew’s gentle story and Sue Hellard’s charming illustrations make this a perfect bedtime story for parents and children to share.

James Mayhew is an award-winning author and illustrator of many children's books, including the popular "Ella Bella Ballerina " series. His special love for opera and ballet is reflected in many of his stories and illustrations. He lives with his wife and son in Letchworth Garden City, England.
Kate Lum grew up in New England, headed to Canada for university, and never quite made it home again. She is now settled in a picturesque little theatre town near Toronto with her husband, an entrepreneur, and two children. Sue Hellard is the illustrator of many wonderful books for children, including" Baby Lemur" and "Christmas Carols for Cats," She lives in London.

Unrated Critic Reviews for Where's My Hug?

Kirkus Reviews

Later, when it's HE who needs a hug, mom explains that since he didn't want hers, she gave it to Dad, who gave it to the cat, who gave it to a witch, etc., until the coveted hug was given to a gigantic red dragon, from whom Jake must retrieve it.

Kirkus Reviews

“Everyone will think I’m a baby.” Later, when it’s HE who needs a hug, mom explains that since he didn’t want hers, she gave it to Dad, who gave it to the cat, who gave it to a witch, etc., until the coveted hug was given to a gigantic red dragon, from whom Jake must retrieve it.